CBSE English-medium schools use Kerala SCERT textbooks when Malayalam is the 2nd language (L2/R2) or 3rd language (L3/R3). Pick your class — each page has an L2/L3 toggle.
L2 (2nd language): CBSE adopts SCERT directly — Book 1 Kerala Padavali (Part 1 & 2) + Book 2 Adisthana Padavali. Editions: Class 6 & 8 → 2015 (reprint to 2024–25); Class 7 → 2024 fully revised; Classes 9–10 → current SCERT parts.
L3 (3rd language): Class 6 → new NCERT/CBSE R3 baseline (2026, Circular Acad-33/2026); interim Level 1 Reader or Bhashamrutham-6. Classes 7–8 → simplified introductory track (KP Part 1 / learner books). Classes 9–10 → Adisthana Padavali (lighter BT book).
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